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Best Maternity Photographers in Scottsdale

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Scottsdale Maternity Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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11011 S 48th St. Ste 210 A, Phoenix, AZ 85044
  • Portraits
  • Family
  • Maternity
  • Newborn

Why choose this provider?

EJB Photography captures special moments and creates professional images for individuals and families in Scottsdale. It offers maternity photography services to document and celebrate a significant time in a woman's life. Evelina Barnes, the photographer, provides posing guidance and has a collection of fibers, dress accessories, and women's couture gowns at her studio. She has over 13 years of photography experience. Additionally, Evelina attends continuing education seminars to stay abreast of modern lighting and editing techniques.

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4.9
Facebook
4.9 / 5 (180)
Google
5.0 / 5 (131)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

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Scottsdale, AZ

Why choose this provider?

Need help contacting a Maternity Photographer in Scottsdale? Call our Concierge team at 848-Book-Pro (848-266-5776 from 6 am - 4 pm PT | Mon - Fri). They are standing by to help you get the service you need.

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Website
Mesa, AZ 85210

Why choose this provider?

Mesa-based Momento Studios is a photography business that serves clients in the greater Scottsdale area. Focusing on maternity and newborn photography sessions, the studio also provides clients with birthing sessions, baby plans, cake smash, milestone, and other important event sessions. These photography sessions can be either in-studio or on location, and the studio's wardrobe includes the most extensive designer maternity gown collection in Arizona. Studio owner and photographer Lizzy McMillan is an official speaker at the Belly, Baby, and Beyond event for Pregnancy, Newborn, and Family Photographers. Ms. McMillan brings over twelve years of industry experience to her interactions with each client, and she is the only Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) in Arizona that specializes in maternity and newborn photography. With over 1,200 newborn multiples (twins, triplets, quadruplets, and quintuplets) photographed over 17 years, Ms. McMillan is a leading international expert and has professionally taught the topic of "Mastering Multiples." Momento Studios has been featured in The Huffington Post, Parents Magazine, PopSugar, Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more.

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4.4
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (13)
Google
4.5 / 5 (11)
Yelp
3.0 / 5 (6)

Website
Mesa, AZ 85203

Why choose this provider?

Located in Mesa, Arizona and serving clients in the greater Scottsdale metropolitan area, Desert Sky Imagery is a specialist in maternity, newborn, milestone, and first birthday cake smash photography. Owner and photographer Malorie Elizabeth Kelley runs a child-friendly studio full of themed props for all types of sessions, and pricing starts at the $180 level for maternity shoots. Milestone sessions occur for 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 1-year moments, priced at $180 per session. In addition, the studio offers boudoir and female empowerment photography under the name Over the Edge.

Website
Peoria, AZ 85381

Why choose this provider?

A lifestyle photography business in Peoria, Arizona, Saje Photography serves clientele in the greater Scottsdale metropolitan area and offers a variety of photographic options that includes engagement, wedding, maternity, and boudoir photos, all done in digital or on film. Pricing at Saje Photography depends upon the individualized session lengths, with collections starting at $300. With each session, Saje Photography provides digital files and print release of captured, edited images. For an addition fee, customized CDs are available. As a primarily natural light photography studio, the photographic style prominent at Saje Photography features deep, rich colors coupled with sunlight.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (2)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
3.8
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Website
Phoenix, AZ 85048

Why choose this provider?

The brainchild of photographer Emily Supiot, Cozy Clicks Photography is a photography business located in Phoenix, Arizona that serves clients throughout the greater Scottsdale metropolitan area. The focus at Cozy Clicks is on lifestyle portraiture, including maternity, children, family, and high school senior photography. The company and Emily Supiot have won numerous awards over the years, including First Place in the Pastel Category of the I Heart Faces competition, BP4U's Top 50 Photographers of 2014 list, Bored Panda's Best Family Photographers in the 50 States list, and others. Ms. Supiot has been the Featured Photographer in a variety of media outlets, including Spark in 2013, The Mommarazzi School in 2013, Light Inspired in October of 2014, and more. Custom portrait sessions at Cozy Clicks Photography start at $399. Previous clients praise Ms. Supiot's technique as well as the beautiful imagery she captures.

Reputation:

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4.9
Google
4.9 / 5 (15)

Website
4300 N Miller Rd, Suite 243, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Birth Photography
  • Family Portraits
  • Scottsdale Maternity Photographer
  • Maternity Photo Session
  • Maternity Portraits
  • Maternity Photography

Why choose this provider?

Smile Please Photography serves individuals and families in the Scottsdale area. It helps mothers capture their entire journey to motherhood, celebrate maternity, and welcome newborns. It also takes photos of the baby's cake smash or milk bath birthday milestones. Suad, its photographer, is a part of the Professional Photographers of America. She discovered her love for photography after receiving a film camera from her father on her 10th birthday. Her studio has natural light and stores various newborn props and outfits.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (53)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (3)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (2)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
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Friendliness
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Maternity photographers work with pregnant women to capture images during the peak of their pregnancies. Photographs are typically taken in the third trimester when the subject's belly is round. In some cases, photographers may offer mothers and families the option to purchase maternity photos in a package with newborn photos, once their baby is born.

    Because every photographer's style is different, mothers-to-be have options when it comes to how they want their maternity photos to look. While some photos have an artful quality, others may be taken in a studio for a more traditional feel. Learn more about maternity photography by reading the frequently asked questions listed below.
  • What is maternity photography?

    Maternity photography is series a of photographs taken of soon-to-be mothers later in their pregnancies. These photos may be of just the mother, or they may include the father and other children. Often, maternity photos are whimsical and artistic, as they're meant to capture the beauty of pregnancy.

  • What to wear to a maternity photoshoot?

    What you wear for maternity photos depends on the style of the photographs being taken. Mothers who want to show their bare belly for maternity photos may want to opt for a basic crop top or sports bra with comfortable pants on the bottom. Those who prefer to stay covered up might want to consider an elegant gown.

  • What are good poses for a maternity photoshoot?

    Often, women will pose with their hands, or the father's hands, placed on their growing belly in maternity photos. Photos might be taken from the side to show a profile of the mother's shape or straight on to capture the joy on the subject's face.

  • How much does maternity photography cost?

    According to Fash, portrait photographers, including maternity photographers, typically charge between $100 and $250 per hour when photographing subjects. That cost normally equates to anywhere from $25 to $100 per edited image. On average, a photoshoot takes one full hour, whether indoors or outdoors.

  • How to get a photography contract with a maternity hospital?

    As a photographer, you need to have experience and proper training to work in a hospital setting. Most hospital photographers have some training in medical terminology as well as experience and training in how to safely work with new mothers and babies.